New Fic: Contentment

[brendcat]

Yes, count me as one of the multitudes that LOVE this fic.



I like that we will soon learn more about Willow and what situation she came from. She has been kind of the mystery gal up til now. Good thing Tara has such trust and love for Willow that this hasn't been an issue, at least not yet perhaps?



They scene of the two of them together was beautiful and very sexy. Great descriptions of Tara in the breathtaking red dress. I could totally visualize that and it was a very happy place.

[sheila wt]

Great update, thank you!



Every time I read this fic, I find myself with this huge dreamy smile on my face I just cannot seem to get rid of... and I don't want to.



Your words take us to such a beautiful and pleasurable place! It feels so good to see our girls living their unique and magnificent love like that. Can't help but sighting several times during the reading. God, that feels good!

Sheila

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Willow: "If you felt lost and alone? Where would you go?"

Tara:"To you."

[LoverofLesbianCharacter2]

I love this story soo much. I just can't wait till the new parts are added. You take so much time in writing the details and the descriptions are very life like.



I liked the mood in the last two parts. The candlelight was wonderful and Tara's singing to Willow was touching.



Oh and I love how willow gets a private viewing of Tara from up in the window, but as you said we as the readers also see what Willow sees. It is as though you put us into both characters equally. That is a hard balance to achieve.



Yea for this story. Can't wait to see more. Have a nice night everyone and Laurel!

[LeatherQueen]

Wow... That was great! And I've been wondering when you were going to mention Willow's life in California. And the friends she has back there.

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica

[The Rose24]

Gosh. I am so loving this story. I am never disappointed. I have been waiting for this to come up. I can't wait to see how the girls will handle this.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[VampNo12]

Really lovely updates Laurel! In a sense in the first part W&T are finding it hard to spend alot of quality time with each other due to demands of running the camp. However, even in small moments they make sure to make the most of their time together/revel in their love. I especially liked the scenes with Willow and Annie. Here Willow shows how she wants others to feel special by calling Tara's niece Ann to make her feel grown-up, as well as the creative way she wants the emails delivered to the campers (ie as real mail, and not just a boring piece of paper with no life to it).



I loved this line by Tara when they were walking by the dock ("You don't realize how loud it gets during the day until you sit out here and listen to it get quiet at bed time...this part used to be so lonely)". With this in mind, the noise of the campers/staff kept Tara busy and distracted from life other than the camp. However, in the quiet Tara realized how truly alone she really was, but now with Willow she doesn't mind/fear the quiet because she is no longer alone.



As for part 14 I enjoyed how Tara planned their special night to remind both them to never take this love they found with each other for granted. Loved the symbolic nature of the candle with is burning light as a guide for their love, and I loved the image of Tara in her red dress making Willow speechless. The images of Tara singing to Willow, having the lyrics to the song fill Willow's heart with intense love, and the amazing way W&T connected through their love-making was wonderful to envision. In other words, through words or silence, to just simply being together or making passionate love, W&T have clearly found with each other they are complete. Lastly, it was great how W&T are going to one day bring life to Momma Kris's house, and I am looking forward to Willow explaining her life in California to Tara.

Edited by: VampNo12  at: 5/28/02 10:43:27 pm

[Pixie gishmock]

Laurel, I have been procrastinating getting my work done, and decided to check out some fic I hadn't had a chance to look at yet. Since the wonderful MC mentioned this to me a few days ago, I clicked on your story. And here I am, several hours later, with my heart full from having been transported by your words. I love the way you portray both Willow and Tara, and their deepening relationship. It has been quite a treat, spending this time at Camp Contentment, and I am very much looking forward to the next update.

Life is full of changes...The better you are at letting go of things, the freer your hands will be to catch something new. ~from Off The Map by Joan Ackerman
"It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured before passing out. ~from "Answering Darkness" by Sassette

[Willowfan]

I am so in awe of this work. It is SO beautiful!!!

You have not only captured their characters, but their love as well...it is just so.....perfect!

Beautiful...just....beautiful.

Willowfan

“Love’s bitch?” Spike asked softly...
“Woman enough to admit it,” Willow agreed with a nod and a sad half-smile.

“Cheers, luv,” Spike whispered... -Answering Darkness by Sassette

[mollyig]

There is just something very appealing about Tara in glasses.



Her letter to Willow, as well as the gesture of the surprise romantic evening testament to the growing love they share.



Lovely stuff!

Adding up the total of a love that's true, multiply life by the power of two
Indigo Girls

[mtnlaurel]

ExtraFlameyWT: Hey! What are you trying to say about the beauty sleep thing? Yes dearie, I know what you think...you’ve been so great about reading this one with me, and I wanted to say thanks again. I’d give you one of those winky smiley faces, but I’m too lazy to take the time to get the emoticons...



brendcat: Don’t you like that fun little spin there? Willow being the mystery gal and Tara being the one with the adoptive family...that was just a fun little “aha” thing I found myself thinking a few weeks back. (But didn’t Willow love the mysterious Tara on the show? Only makes sense....). And yes, that was a very happy place. * G *



sheila wt: Because I have seen so many versions (bad and good) of the way I wrote these chapters, the dreamy smile didn’t come until the feedback started coming and I could sit and say “Whew. Didn’t mess that part up after all” Then I go back and sigh, and dream—you know, all that fun stuff. * Happy Me * knowing you smiled!



LoverofLesbianCharacter2: That was cute...so happy you said “Hi” or goodnight to everyone. OK, so I was a little worried about the singing part to tell you the truth...like it might have made it read a little too choppy. But, I had been turning this idea in my head for a while and—just ask Drakkenfyre—Sunday afternoon I heard that song on the radio for the first time and nearly flipped out...the words were just perfect (in my little brain). I immediately got out of my vehicle, left my best friend waiting for me as I went in search of the words. It was scary. Really scary that I got so excited. Music does that to me however...OK TMI about Laurel. Back to replying now.



LeatherQueen: I dreaded taking them back anywhere near Sunnydale...but this has to be addressed I suppose...I’ll be gentle



The Rose24: Golly, I hope I don’t ever disappoint you...cause that would just be WRONG.

Sorry about the golly...it was in response to your gosh, and it’s 6:30 am, and I AM a morning person, being all feisty and stuff.



VampNo12

Note: I almost had Willow writing in different colored ink on the envelopes, but that was a little over the top for me...made me chuckle to think of it however. I get all excited now when I see one of your long post (Of course, I get excited about seeing replies PERIOD) because I know you’re gonna pick it apart—I just love that!



I almost messed this up by making the candle a lantern instead...I had this whole dreadful thing planned and then, I actually read it...let me just tell you...no, I can’t. It’s embarrassing. *Just a little preview...I’m actually thinking about a TRIP to CA for the girls (like the week of “4th of July cause many camps shut down that week, then Tara could see Wil’s life...not TMI I don’t think. Just a possibility.)



Pixie gishmock: Oh Look! New friends! I am not worthy of MC’s kindnesses...but I am notorious for procrastinating and for bring others down with me. You’d better be careful associating with the likes of me. Sometimes I forget that this thing is, like, 100 pgs in a Word document...so when I hear people talking about hours reading, I think “How’d that happen?” and “Why?” Hey! I’m really glad you’re liking the place and the story—the W/T loving.

Don’t be a stranger (but I didn't say y'all, so I don't lose any points)—that’s the Southern hospitality coming out in me...sorry.



Willowfan: Beautiful is one of my most favorite words!!! Awe and perfection...um, I still can’t quite go there but THANKS!!!!



mollyig: I have to throw the Tara in glasses thing in there as often as possible, cause I happen to think you are correct. Plus, it’s fun to write about Willow taking the glasses off (to think about the little faces Willow would make)—and then there’s the kissage. Oooh. I haven’t written them reading in bed yet...that’ll be chapter 200 (OK, not really this crazy), when they are 80 and 78 respectively and the bed is actually used for sleeping...sometimes. Oh my mind. Not even 7am. I digress. Edited cause I didn't subtract correctly...cause I was in a hurry...and had the number 2 stuck in my head.



Laurel

Edited by: mtnlaurel at: 5/29/02 10:56:23 am

[Tiggrscorpio]

Now see, this is growing up. Two people, in love, making a life together. Joss, if your lurking, take notes.



mntlaurel, simply beautiful. Thank you for this wonderful story.

*****

She's my everything!

[mtnlaurel]

But no pressure Laurel...



That was humbling Tiggrscorpio. Thank you.

[willow420]

Great update! The smut just made my day. I just love how the story is progressing, as well. Not too hardcare but hardcore enough.



I got one wish granted now I'm waiting patiently for the Six Flags part.

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A.K.A. Liz


If you're horny and you know it spread your legs.
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“That’s like, two drinks and a light switch away from being totally gay.” Joel from Ruth's fic: Final Exam

[Canadian Kitty]

willow420, dear god your avatar.



mtnlaurel, I'll lavish on the praise your story deserves as soon as I stop laughing at that avatar.



CK

"I'm not coming back." Willow. Villians

Edited by: Canadian Kitty  at: 5/29/02 7:05:57 am

[ExtraFlameyWT]

I would never think of you as lazy... You don't have to get one of the winky smilies.. I got it for you! And please don't thank me..I should be thanking you. So, I will.. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME READ THIS FIC!!!



I just finished my first five essay exams...I think they went pretty well, thanks to you, Laura, and Sam prodding me to keep studying..



Gotta go..I'm at lunch..



-Aimee



p.s. They don't have any of the emoticons that Laura doesn't like..so I'll just use the shades one, because shades are cool!

*****
"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[jdcioffi]

Wonderful updates! (And the lamb! yay!)



I'm soooo looking forward to the lamb!



JD

"I smell the smelly smell of something that smells smelly!" (SpongeBob Squarepants)

[onlyonereason02]

and becca maybe. laurel, this last section was wonderful. i know you were worried about it before, but it's great. it's you. beautiful, sensitive, loving, and moving. i am so proud of you. i always am. i love the story you are telling, not just woman writing it. you know how much that says for me. i have one question, though. what's up with the lamb? did having a goat give you weird ideas or something? ok. i've got a meeting in 1/2 hour.

yours,

travis

[celticqueen]

Wow...I have to stop reading fan fic at work...

Anyway, absolutely love this story. These scenes you are portraying between W & T are just beautiful. I even printed out each chapter to save, that's how much I love this story. Can't wait for the next chapter.

[Karzia]

I am really liking this, so far so good, but as i well know being from the central Midwest and such people can be asses at times I am so afraid of what may happen to the poor parent who is the first to say somthing bad about "our girls", they could get trappled to death by the stampead ofstaff and company coming to deffend them So far so good, and still not wimping out good girl

"This may be the Hellmouth, but it's our Hellmouth"

--------Tara in "Left of Center"
-------- by: Jomarch



Taste the rainbow

[areslei]

I just spent the last 2hrs reading this thread/pic, and all I can say is you are brilliant. Your story is sooooo remarkable, and deep, and well, simply beautiful. It's so nice to see our girls in every aspect - the development of their friendship and relationship, their personalities, their interaction with the other people and the settings, and above all, their undying love and devotion to each other. I laughed. I cried. I kept a huge grin on my face the whole time. You're writing style is extremely wonderful, and the story is sweet. Just lovin' it. Lovin every word of it. Thank you.



lei

"Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?" - Willow - 'Normal Again'


"I know you had to go away, I died just a little..." - Michele Branch, 'Here With Me'

[Kieli]

Quote:

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“I don’t remember...like, I know what I’m doing, but I don’t know why I’m doing it anymore. You, you have this huge dream to help people and you go after it...I do, and do, and do, keeping busy just so I don’t have to think about the fact that I don’t know why I’m staying busy. I was good at learning. I liked it. Somehow, I stumbled into my life...and I just make myself keep going, but I don’t know where to."

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This wonderful Chapter 9 quote SO reminds me of the dilemma I had (and still do) at times when I have those funky periods where I am re-evaluating my life....when I am unsure if I actually make a difference to anyone or for anyone at all. Willow's indecision and confusion here are ever so perfect and goddess knows I can relate in more ways than any person here could ever begin to know. Thanks for understanding, Laur.



Toni (Kieli)

"I withdrew from the world, not because I had enemies but because I had friends. Not because they did me ill turn, as is customary, but because they thought me better than I am. It was a lie I could not endure." --Albert Camus

[mtnlaurel]

Canadian Kitty: You think her avatar grabs your attention, try her yahoo profile when you're not expecting it...



Aimee: Just please don't ever use the clown.



JD: Much fun will be had with the lamb...



Celtic Queen: You have to stop reading...HA, I need to stop writing it at work.



Karzia: Hmm, that's a visual I'd not had as of yet...



Areslei: Thank you so much for your comments! Thanks for taking the 2 hrs to read this started out little, turned out big story about our girls...and I'm really glad this style appeals to you...for the future: more laughter, more tears, more W/T love.



Keili: I'm gonna reply to you specifically, but it's a thought that your words prompted for all...every time I read stuff someone has said that's personal, I am humbled and amazed. That something I should write in such a simple story should touch another...in whatever way. Whether it makes someone laugh, cry, remember feelings or thoughts--whatever...It's been an honor and a privilege to share this story with you. Thanks for reading.



Laurel.

[ExtraFlameyWT]

You know how I feel about clowns! *shivers*



When do we get more? Not that I'm impatient or anything..



-Aimee



edited to add: sorry about last night..my computer disconnected, and then i couldn't get back on...until almost 2:30. and now i no longer have Yahoo IM...long story.

*****
"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

Edited by: ExtraFlameyWT at: 5/30/02 4:12:11 pm

[Lynz]

Hi, once again catching up with the thread, started a real b*****d of a job and haven't been on for a few days. Ch.12 was beautiful, and ch13 - so sweet how Willow get's on with Ann, treating her like and adult and how they both get on with each other so well. ch14 - all i can say is :



hehe!



Lynz

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[Kieli]

Laurel: I've been frequently amazed by the depth of Kitten members and the wealth of talent Xita has managed to help foster over the past couple of years. I was nothing short of floored to see that several parts of the W/T conversation really touched me in that I could hear Willow's voice in my head overlaid with my own. It's those things in life that you think no one else has gone through only to find that others have shared the experience as well. That only makes me marvel more at how small the world really is. Looking forward to more since I can't seem to get enough of this fic.



Peace,

Toni

"I withdrew from the world, not because I had enemies but because I had friends. Not because they did me ill turn, as is customary, but because they thought me better than I am. It was a lie I could not endure." --Albert Camus

[KJchicago]

Laurel - I just caught up on the latest two parts.



Still loving the romance and as someone mentioned the adult relationship. I love how you write Tara. Enjoying your talent.



I was immediately drawn to your story because of the title. Very fitting.



How I wish I had time to read every thread on this board alas real life interferes with my kitten board time. I eventually hope to catch up on many of the other great fics. thanks to all writers who contribute their stories.

[Drakkenfyre]

This will just no do!! Can't have the lovely Lady Laurel on page two... just going to give this a little dragon bump...there we go.. that's better.

"In my world there are people in chains and we ride them like ponies."

[Kieli]

I agree. BTW, Laurel, I've formatted and posted Contentment. It can be found here if ever you all have problems getting to the Kitten. It's updated at least three times a week for FF writer additions and such. Laurel definitely deserves the exposure.



Toni



edited to change the subdomain of the URL provided

"I withdrew from the world, not because I had enemies but because I had friends. Not because they did me ill turn, as is customary, but because they thought me better than I am. It was a lie I could not endure." --Albert Camus

Edited by: Kieli  at: 5/31/02 1:18:02 pm

[Sionan]

i really really really like this fic. update please? thank you



sionan

[mtnlaurel]

First, thanks for the bumps, nudges, and replies...I have started my new job, staying busy with all the first days stuff--new staff members, planning, scheduling, training them etc. HOWEVER, I have been planning the next couple of sections and so forth...it's gonna be a difficult section, but a new update should be up sometime Saturday (no later than Sunday, promise...) Thanks again all!

Laurel.